Dental Sterilization Technician (Beavercreek Clinic)
Job ID: 107661
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $41,479.88 - $52,203.83
Hourly Pay Range: $19.942249 - $25.097997
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/a51ff5d3-d243-49ba-aa11-15324f4c0bf8! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
• OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Clackamas County Health Centers Division - Dental Health Clinics is seeking a highly motivated and versatile individual to join our team as a Dental Sterilization Technician at our Beavercreek Clinic. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting dental assistants and providers by ensuring a sterile and aseptic environment within our clinics. Your key responsibilities will include sterilizing dental instruments and trays, managing inventory control, conducting environmental maintenance checks, and assisting in the preparation of operatories. Additionally, you will perform clerical duties such as maintaining dental records, scheduling appointments, ensuring adequate supplies, and referring patients to other medical and dental assistance programs. You will also support patient outreach efforts to promote the dental program and assist with care coordination. The Clackamas Health Centers Division, part of the Department of Health, Housing, and Human Services, operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center, providing comprehensive preventive and restorative dental care to qualified individuals of all ages, even before the first tooth. Our team is composed of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our community.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Experience and training in Dental Sterilization that demonstrate the required knowledge and skills.
• Successful completion of the Infection Control Exam within three months of hire following on-the-job training.
• Licenses/Certifications (required at the time of hire): Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
• OSHA compliant uniform attire is expected.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Experience working in a dental clinic environment.
• Basic knowledge of sterilization and infection control equipment and practices.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/69fd8013-4594-4afd-bee9-f1e0aeab42ea
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
• Sterilizes dental instruments and trays; assembles, wraps, decontaminates, and sterilizes trays of instruments, dental supplies, and equipment following proper standard precautions in decontamination and sterilization areas; monitors biological and chemical wash solutions to ensure quality and consistency for decontamination of instruments and dental equipment.
• Maintains inventory of equipment; restocks, labels, collects, and distributes instruments and trays; sorts and makes equipment and instruments available for use; inspects instruments, verifies that instruments function properly, and removes defective instruments.
• Performs environmental maintenance duties; assists in maintaining inventory levels in sterile processing, clinic areas, and equipment storage; performs maintenance checks, documentation, and services on sterilization equipment; monitors issues with autoclave function or outcomes of biological testing.
• Cleans and prepares operatory; assists with waterline testing, shocking, and maintenance of operatory equipment.
• Screens phone calls, walk-in patients and referred patients for eligibility for services; schedules clients to appropriate dentists according to need and urgency; makes reminder phone calls; refers patients to medical and dental assistance programs or to area dentists.
• Assists with patient outreach to promote the dental program and help with patient care coordination.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Working Knowledge of:
• Standard office procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Basic math
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation (both oral and written)
Some Knowledge of:
• Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing techniques
• OSHA standards for dental clinic cleaning and sterilization
• Materials, instruments, and tools used in dentistry and oral hygiene
• Dental record documentation processes
• HIPAA guidelines
Skill to:
• Maintain and sterilize dental instruments and equipment
• Implement standard office procedures and effectively use modern office equipment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, health care professionals, and patients
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. The days and hours for the position are Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday from 8am - 5pm and Tuesdays from 10am - 7pm.
Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Clackamas County Health Centers provide direct medical, dental, and mental health services to Clackamas County residents.
We provide services at our Integrated Primary Health Care Clinics, our mental health clinics, or through our School Based Health Centers.
Health Centers is a Division of the http://www.clackamas.us/h3s/
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Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
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VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Jenn Johnson, Recruiter
mailto:JJohnson2@clackamas.us
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5710610
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